CNN contributor April Ryan tweeted a bizarre satirical article about President Trump running a “child-trafficking ring” days ago, and the meltdown over people criticizing her is still burning hot.
Ryan originally tweeted:
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) May 27, 2018
Melania Trump’s spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham responded:
If you’re a journalist w many followers & a @CNNPolitics contributor…is it ok to retweet any headline you want, regardless of if it’s true? Remember: “The core purpose of a journalist is to research, document, write, & present the news in an honest, ethical, & unbiased way.” https://t.co/aVwSrnoio2
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) May 27, 2018
Ryan responded:
Really! Did you read the story? I guess not per usual. You and many in this admin work to discredit us in the press. What happens when you all tweet crazy stories. Where is the accountability there? https://t.co/tJHcv57uUM
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) May 27, 2018
Grisham hit back:
Thanks April. I specifically referenced the headline that you retweeted w zero context, but ok. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend.
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) May 28, 2018
Ryan is still tweeting about the article she tweeted and the fallout from it, going after her Twitter critics, “bullies,” Laura Ingraham, and Fox News in general. She also used the opportunity to promote her book.
Yes I did and this must stop today! People are not scared! Bullies are not to be tolerated, especially by me! https://t.co/5ZbcbQJVbw
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) May 28, 2018
Once again thank you Fox for your hate that was great promotion for my book. I could not pay for this promotion! A must buy! Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House https://t.co/OZA6eGswyP #Amazon
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) May 28, 2018
Thanks @IngrahamAngle for helping along with your fox friends in promoting my new book Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House https://t.co/rALYQKv4bV #Amazon. https://t.co/esNv2Og89H
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) May 29, 2018
She also retweeted a number of people attacking her critics and praising her journalism. (RELATED: CNN’s April Ryan Bashes Melania: She Isn’t ‘Culturally American’)